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ANNETTE VAN DE KAMP-WRIGHT Jewish Press Editor ecently, the Jewish Press published an article about 14 physicians who traveled to the Western Galilee on a weeklong medical mission organized by Partnership2Gether. P2G is a project of the Jewish Agency for Israel that

strengthens ties between American and Israeli communities. P2G’s Central Area (which includes 16 communities in Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, along with Budapest, Hungary) is linked to Israel’s Western Galilee, which includes the Mateh Asher region and Akko; the connection is known as Partnership2Gether Western See An obligation to help page 3

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ANNETTE VAN DE KAMPWRIGHT Jewish Press Editor The Pennie Z. Davis Early Learning Center (ELC) is a place where children can develop healthy independence, positive social interactions and

strong thinking skills in a developmentally and educationally appropriate Judaic environment. It’s a place where they can explore and play, and make independent choices while feeling secure and warmly nurtured. They also have a lot of fun: from special summer camp for littles to holiday-related activities, family Havdalah and Shabbat, and don’t forget the red carts that can regularly be seen in our Staenberg JCC. What’s not to like? However, it’s one thing when the kids have fun at the ELC, but what about the parents? Thanks to support from CRESA, the ELC parent committee was able to organize Parent See Parent Trivia page 3

PJ Library welcomes Micah Siva

HEIDI HEILBRUNN NEEDLEMAN JFO Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Education PJ Library’s Taste of Jewish Omaha series is excited to welcome author and registered dietitian Micah Siva as the featured guest at its next event. On Monday, March 31, parents are invited to a special breakfast with Micah, starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Goldstein Community Engagement Venue. During the

conversation, Siva will share practical tips on how to encourage picky eaters and help children enjoy more fruits and vegetables. In addition, her plant-forward cookbook, NOSH: Plant Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine and her children’s book, 1, 2, 3, Nosh With Me, will be available for purchase. Parents can also interact with Micah at the NOSH Jewish Author and Women’s philanthropy event, and See PJ Library page 2